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Despite a festive spending slowdown, the GCVA, in collaboration with Global Data, reveals a compelling shift in shopping habits during the holiday season.
Their nationally representative survey of 2,000 consumers indicates that over 20 million gift cards were exchanged during Christmas 2023, with nearly a third (31 percent) of respondents receiving one.
Interestingly, almost a quarter (24 percent) of those surveyed received more gift cards than in previous years.
Younger generations emerged as the primary recipients, with an astonishing 50 percent of those aged 16-24 unwrapping the gift of a gift card, compared to 18 percent among the 55-64 age group.
The research also showed diverse reasons why gift cards are a popular choice.
Posted: 18 March 2024
Retail is top for local gift card redemptions in the UK in 2023 says Miconex. Primark, M&S, Boots, Next, Sainsbury's, John Lewis and Aldi are within top national retailers.
Around 50 percent of cards are spent with independent retailers and businesses.
Local gift cards are driving spend in high streets and downtowns around the world, says fintech Miconex as it shares key insights from its local gift card programmes.
The range of independent businesses which accept Miconex's local gift cards – usually alongside a range of national brands – makes the cards unique in the sector. A typical 50 percent, and up to 100 percent, of its local gift cards are redeemed with independent shops, restaurants and venues.
Posted: 11 March 2024
Spring & Autumn Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade shows for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the creation of a new Advisory Board designed to drive the continuous enhancement of the two shows and ensure that UK retail has a thriving marketplace in which to do business.
The board, chaired by Stephen Spencer, Ambience Director at Stephen Spencer + Associates, comprises 15 of the industry's leading figureheads.
Including John Halliday from British Independent Retailers Association, Sarah Ward of the Giftware Association, Ben Massey from the National Association of Jewellers, exhibitors including Stephen Illingworth from Widdop & Co, Aylish Ellwood from Enesco, who all provide valuable industry insight and advice assisting in the on-going development and growth of Spring & Autumn Fair.
Posted: 22 February 2024
Divine Savages is opening its first showroom and working studio in what is being dubbed 'the unofficial design quarter of Bath' - Margaret's Buildings, right between the historic Royal Crescent and The Circus.
Founders Jamie Watkins and Tom have created a Maximalist's dream selling exquisite wallpapers, luxurious fabrics and decorative accessories for the brave and the bold.
Co-Founder, Jamie Watkins, says: "We're eccentric to the core and love the weird and wonderful. The quirkier the better. We like to push boundaries and design aesthetics and want to encourage our customers to do the same - our showroom is the first step in inspiring them to do so."
Posted: 21 February 2024
A host of designers addressing sustainability with innovation and originality will join the international fashion talent presenting their latest collections at Scoop.
Scoop Founder and Managing Director, Karen Radley said, "Scoop always presents the cutting-edge of international fashion talent and that includes designers addressing sustainability through innovation of design, materials, and production. Visitors will uncover an array of exciting collections at the show this season with passion and a story to tell behind their collection."
Sneakers brand, MoEa redefine the way fashion goods are produced by creating a collection from innovative leather alternatives made from bio-based, animal free and recycled materials that are both luxurious and durable.
Posted: 2 February 2024
Top Drawer S/S24, the first sourcing event of the year for the UK's retail industry, closed its doors last week following three days of successful, vibrant trade at Olympia London; having delivered a show that was 10% larger than 2023, it also benefited from a second successive year of visitor growth following a hugely successful acquisition strategy that resulted in thousands of new faces on the show floor, with 35% of them never having attended previously. The international flavour of recent editions also continued, with over 40 countries represented across the three days including the likes of Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Greece, Iceland, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Turkey and the United States.
Posted: 24 January 2024
The inaugural Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, taking place from the 11-13th February 2024, is set to shine with a line-up of glamorous collections across womenswear and jewellery.
Welcoming an increased number of dynamic brands, the announcement has set the stage for the UK's most comprehensive fashion show where retailers can discover everything under one roof, at the iconic Olympia London.
In Woman, Simply Divine specialise in beautiful occasion dresses designed for proms, bridesmaids, special events and bespoke bridalwear.
A feast for the eyes, the collection features embroidery, lace, embellishment, and corsetry in every shade of colour in styles designed to flatter and showcase.
Posted: 22 January 2024
Pure London x JATC, the UK's largest Festival of Fashion, has announced their exclusive content programme for the inaugural show at Olympia London 11th-13th February.
A trade collective of global fashion designers, brands, buyers, creative minds and inspiring trends.
The first combined show will host a series of exclusive trend sessions from Malaïka Ewande, Founder and Creative Director of creative consulting bureau, Vesuvius; panel discussions addressing the future of the fashion industry and the challenges facing retailers; seminars and styling sessions from industry leaders; a series of sustainability workshops and the highly anticipated catwalk shows featuring an exclusive partnership with Graduate Fashion Week.
Posted: 11 January 2024
Harrogate Fashion Week is set to open its doors from Sunday 4th to Tuesday 6th February with a plethora of new brands being featured including Accessories by Park Lane, Able Conde, Brax, Mon Cheri Occasions, Bari Jay, Closet London, Enrico, Eve of Paradise, Grenouille, Holbrook, Lazy Dogz, Lysse, Maloka, Marie Mero, Max and Ellie, Noble Wilde, Pont Neuf, RedGreen, Richard Designs, Scusi, See Saw, Wear Colour plus many more.
Held in the Harrogate Convention Centre which is set right in the heart of this beautiful spa town with hotels, guest houses, restaurants and bars all on its doorstep.
Harrogate has a reputation as a great place to do business and network after hours – what more could you want!
Posted: 14 December 2023
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the winners of The Fashion Awards 2023 (TFA) presented by Pandora.
Organised by the BFC, the event is the primary fundraiser for the BFC Foundation Charity and celebrates the role of fashion at the intersection of culture and entertainment, spotlighting creative talent and telling the stories of the year in fashion through the lens of purpose, excellence, and creativity.
The evening, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards.
TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.
For the first time, the public had the opportunity to vote for the Model of the Year Award.
Posted: 13 December 2023
